Programme Management Senior Officer, Multiple positions

Summary of Key Functions

• Supporting programme design and project management;

• Provide project management and technical support to partners 

• Relationship building, coordination, and networking with partners and stakeholders

• Contribute to effective knowledge management within LAMP

• Other duties as assigned

Supporting programme design and managing projects funded by LAMP 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the LAMP strategy and contribute to team work planning and team tasks

• Evaluate proposals  , submitted by applicants and ensure that proposals are in line with LAMP priorities,  based on need, adapted to the context and are technically sound. 

• Review reports submitted by partners and whether projects are on track and in line with contractual obligations.

• Routine monitoring of LAMP funded project implementation progress (including regular field visits where feasible)

• Prepare reports and briefing material as required; including information on project status, partners, context, areas of operation as required.   

• Support the Deputy Programme Manager in capturing and managing risks in the FMO risk register.

Provide project management and technical support to partners

• Support partners by providing recommendations for adjustments to projects that reflect  changing circumstances, and learn lessons for wider application.

• Synthesize lessons and share these with partners to ensure project learning is  translated into improved project design and implementation. 

• Interacting with colleagues and partners to exchange information on operational context, activity, ensure optimal cooperation, resolve routine operational issues, identify good practices and increase effectiveness. 

• Supporting implementing partners with LAMP capacity building and coordination initiatives

• Ensure LAMP priorities (Conflict Sensitivity, Gender, Localization, Risk Management) are taken into account in partner interventions and that partners are supported with available resources.

• Work with LAMP M&E team to ensure (a) development and implementation of LAMP's M&E system, (b) ensure adequate feedback to/from LAMP implementing partners and beneficiaries, and (c) advise implementing partners on their own internal M&E systems. 

Coordination and networking with partners and stakeholders

• Building effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders at the sub-national level, with a focus on partners organization both international, local and civil society organizations, associated with LAMP projects.

• Maintaining excellent contact and working relationships with all implementation partners and other LAMP stakeholders whether in Yangon or in the field.

Contribute to effective knowledge management within LAMP 

• Identifying and documenting key lessons of LAMP -funded projects. This includes identifying topics for special studies and conducting cost comparisons and value-for-money reviews where possible and relevant.

• Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant issues in the humanitarian responses programmes,and promote information sharing among stakeholders. 

• Ensuring relevant and timely feedback to/from partners and beneficiaries that contributes to the wider monitoring and evaluation, and learning function of the LAMP.

a.  Education

• An advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) in rural development, economics, social science,  development studies or other relevant discipline is required. 

• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in combination with 4 additional years of progressively relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

b. Work Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian programming within the context of Myanmar. Within this period, the incumbent must also demonstrate a cumulative duration of two years exhibiting advancing proficiency and/or substantial comprehension of various humanitarian technical sectors, such as food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), shelter, nutrition, cash assistance, and protection.

• Cumulative years of experience fostering collaborative relationships with partner organizations, facilitating local capacity enhancement initiatives, and advocating for localization efforts are mandatory prerequisites.

• Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of the UN, NGOs, and civil society would be a major asset.

• Experience and/or solid understanding of operational contexts, working in complex and crisis affected areas in Myanmar is a major asset. 

• Knowledge of the political, economic, and social situation of Myanmar Is desirable.

• Computer literacy is required. 

c. Language

• Full working knowledge in written and oral English and fluency in Myanmar language required.

• Knowledge of other languages spoken in Myanmar, other than the Burmese language would be an asset